Question 1

what can cause  loss of vision/tunnel vision?

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Circulation: Spasm of the posterior cerebral arteries could cause tunnel vision/blindness. Low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, severe high blood pressure are causes. Optic nerve poisons, glaucoma, and other eye diseases can also do so.

Question 2

i was wondering does the medication sanctura cause loss of vision?

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Sanctura: Used to treat overactive bladder, it can cause dry eyes &amp; blurred vision. Use with caution if you have narrow angle glaucoma.

Question 3

using corticosone like flovent inhaler can cause loss of vision?

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Yes: Steroids used chronically have been associated with cataract formation.  You should see your eye doctor.  Also steroids can cause elevation in blood sugar and this leads to fluid shifts that can cause blurring vision.  You should have your blood sugars checked to rule out diabetes.

Question 4

can a sinus infection cause loss of vision?

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Rarely: Rarely you can have a serious sinus infection that affects the eye.  But this is uncommon.

Question 5

recently diagnosed with glaucoma. no peripheral vision loss. 30% optic nerve damage. with treatment will nerve damage cause loss of vision?

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Probably not: Glaucoma is readily treated with anti-pressure medication which should prevent any further damage in almost all cases.  This is handled by ophthalmologists (you are not seeing an optometrist i hope?) who deal with this daily.  There is a step ladder of treatments -- medication, laser, surgery to prevent further damage which can be quite effective.

Question 6

what causes temporary loss of vision?

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It depends. : The word "temporary" could mean seconds or days. Brief loss of vision could be related to common problems like low blood pressure or migraines. Longer periods of vision loss are often due to more serious problems. In any case, an ophthalmologist and/or neurologist should be involved.

Question 7

what are the common causes of temporary loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

There are no common: Temporary loss of vision can be caused by low blood pressure, certain infections and inflammatory processes, concussions, and many other conditions.  Knowing the type of vision loss (dark vision vs. Blurred vision) is helpful.

Question 8

what causes dizziness and temporary loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

More than one thing: This could be neurologic, cat this could be migraine it needs evaluation. You want to prevent temporary to become more lasting.

Question 9

i want to know what's the leading cause of loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what : Part of the world you in talking about? In the us cataracts are number one in vision loss but can be treated, macular degeneration , glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are top causes of vision loss.

Question 10

what causes nausea, extreme sweat, and loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

There are a few...: ...Causes, including dehydration, diabetes, heat exhaustion, and certain medications.  If you know anyone suffering from these symptoms, they need to seek medical attention immediately.

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